Mercedes-Benz W109 SEL
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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz W109 Sedan September, 1965, December, 1967

What is the body type?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy?12.5 l/100 km
How fast is the car?190 km/h
0-100 km/h: 11.2 sec
How much power?170 Hp, 249 Nm
What is the engine size? l
2996 cm3
How many cylinders?6, Inline
How long is this vehicle?5000 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1810 mm
What is the curb weigh?1640 kg
What is the gross weigh?2140 kg
How many gears?4
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

September, 1965-December, 1967 Mercedes-Benz W109 SEL 300 SEL (170 Hp) Specs December, 1967

General information
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Model W109
Generation W109
Modification (Engine) 300 SEL (170 Hp)
Start of production September, 1965
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Seats5
Doors4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 12.5 l/100 km 18.82 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph11.2 sec
Maximum speed190 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio9.6 kg/Hp, kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 170 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power per litre 56.7 Hp/l
Torque 249 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Model EngineM 189 VII / 189.988
Engine displacement2996 cm3
Number of cylinders6
Position of cylindersInline
Cylinder Bore85 mm
Piston Stroke88 mm
Compression ratio8.8
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemMulti-point indirect injection
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1640 kg
Max. weight 2140 kg
Max load 500 kg
Fuel tank capacity 82 l
Dimensions
Length 5000 mm
Width 1810 mm
Height 1440 mm
Wheelbase 2850 mm
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 4
Front suspension Double wishbone, Pneumatic elastic element
Rear suspension Pneumatic elastic element, Trailing arm
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Disc
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Wheel rims size 6J x 14